Elizabeth Olliver Trunk Show

Ahh finally, the true meaning of what it is to be an LBD:)

Houston native, Elizabeth Stinson, will be presenting her debut collection, Elizabeth Olliver, on April 14th & 15th from 10:00am – 5:30pm at à bientôt.

Elizabeth Olliver’s debut Collection was created on the most timeless, sophisticated, and versatile must-have in every woman’s wardrobe: the little black dress. With a simple change of shoes and a bag, the Spring Collection can take the modern woman to any occasion. I love the strong attention to detail and fit, giving each silhouette a graceful and feminine feel, while also projecting the confidence of the woman who wears it.

If you'd like to go get a glimpse of this stunning line, head out to à bientôt asap!

-B

Simply dying....

for Dior

2011

Swag Bag & Ticket Giveaway!

Oh my chic boys and girls, have I got some giveaway treats for you today!

April 14-16th Simon Fashion Now is coming to the Galleria to throw a party full of runways, interactive fashion demonstrations, styling competitions and much much more! Guess what? You are all invited!

Now here is the surprise. One of you extra special Houston readers will receive a VIP swag bag, along with two reserved seating tickets to the Friday night fashion show! Yippie!

So how do you enter? Simple.

1. Leave us a comment with your fave color to wear this spring.

2. Give us some Facebook LOVE.

Want additional entries?

• Follow us on Twitter & tweet this giveaway (1 additional entry)


• Blog about this giveaway linking to this post (3 additional entries)


• Follow Houston's Weekly Chic (2 additional entries)

Contest ends Wednesday, April 13th at noon. The winner will be announced soon after.

**FYI add your own additional entries. For example, if you were to follow the blog, leave 3 separate comments that say "blog follower" or something similar so that it will be counted in our drawing. Thanks! -B

Monique Lhuillier at Tootsies

Who Gets Your Vote? Best Dressed Oscars 2011

Oh goodness, this year I just can't decide on my #1 favorite. Here's my short list, who do you vote for?

Gwyneth Paltrow

Mila Kunis

Natalie Portman

Hillary Swank

Scarlett Johanson

Amy Adams

Anne Hathaway

Hailee Steinfeld

Giveaway Monday! Vintage Croc Clutch

We've got something a little old school for you guys this week! We are giving away a stunning 1950's Faux Alligator Handbag from Vintage at Wimberley!!!

Owned by Belinda Givens, Vintage at Wimberley is a collection of handbags, jewelry, crochet items, furniture pieces, original artwork, pottery and china. While she was growing up, Belinda's mother instilled in her a love for antiques and vintage items, so she quickly embraced her mother's philosophy that "old is superior to new."

Belinda originally started her treasure hunt for her own 1939 Houston home, but once it was filled to the brim, she decided to share her finds with us! Belinda uses her stylish eye from working as a buyer for a major women's department store to hunt down her delightful vintage treasures! And now my chic friends, one of you will get to strut around town, alligator in hand!

Giveaway ends Friday, July 30th!


So how do you enter?

1. First, pretty please help us reach #1 for Click2Houston's Best local blog, and cast your vote here.
2. Second, leave a comment below, and be sure to check out the Vintage at Wimberley etsy shop.

Want to rack up some extra entries?

1. Become our fan on Facebook
2. Tweet about this giveaway and leave the url in a comment below (as a separate entry)
3. If you have an etsy account, add Vintage at Wimberley to your "favorite sellers" list.
4. Follow our brand new twitter account TresChicDesign

Is it Fall Yet?

I'm ready to wear something from the new Jason Wu line. Well...it should be cool enough by February right?

Jason Wu for TSE

Elaine Turner Summer Shoe Sale!

Dreaming of slipping into the "It" summer shoe? The always fabulous native Houstonian Elaine Turner, is making your dreams come true with a semi-annual summer shoe sale!
All shoes are on sale, with select styles up to 70 percent off. The only hard part is deciding which shoes go with that Elaine Turner handbag!

Thursday, June 24 – Monday, July 5
10-7pm

Elaine Turner Boutique
Rice Village Shopping Center
2439 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005

www.elaineturner.com

Lucky Daddy

It's that special time of year again, when it's Dad's turn to be the center of attention. If you've got a trendy Dad in the house (or just wish you did) look no further than the goodies at Hello-Lucky in the Heights. Vintage albums for the music lover, pigeon T's for the clothes horse, coffee mugs for the caffeine addict, and a vintage horse and dog head for the...um...quirky Dad's in the crowd.

Village Aracde Fashion Show at Bambou

Need something fun to do tonight? Why not spend your evening at the Village Arcade Shopping Center's Inaugural Summer Fashion Show!! Relax at the lavish BamBou Lounge in Rice Village, and enjoy the latest fashions from favorites such as Banana Republic, Em & Lee, Hemline, Juliet & Romeo Couture, and White House Black Market.
The show will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., followed by an after-party.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the American Heart Association.
For more information visit the Village Arcade Shopping Center

If I were shopping today at Platypi Vintage....

I might grab this,

and this....

then top it off with these...

Feeling summery? Go see what else Platypi has in store.

More from Tootsies

Man, Tootsies is having a busy week! Here's something fun for today!

Be sure to check in with us on Monday. I've got a slammin' giveaway in the works. -B

Dana Davis in Houston

Beauty is pain, right? Nope. Not if you are sporting a pair of Dana Davis heels. Finally a designer that creates shoes as comfortable as they are gorgeous! The Dana Davis footwear collection is a revolutionary new line that melds luxury styling with invisible comfort technology (a.k.a. won't start killing your feet an hour into your day)

Dana will be showing off her Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at an exclusive trunk show from 11-3pm on Saturday, March 20th, at Nordstrom Galleria.

In her spring line, Dana offers a new group of 115mm extra high heels, (because Houston ladies don't like to skimp on height) that are still able to maintain the invisible comfort technology on the inside. What a fashion hero. Dana you rock!!

How to Mix Prints

I'm "out of pocket" this week, but I've been meaning to show you this refreshing mixed print ensemble from Hello-Lucky for a while now. I'm often asked by clients for advice on how to put together "mismatched" prints, and the above is a stellar example. Many of us were taught growing up that you never mix patterns within the same outfit. It's time to totally toss that rule in the trash with pantyhose and girdles! Still stumped? Here are some of my favorite tips:

1. Stay within a coordinating color palate. Figure out which colors are dominate in each pattern. Imagine if they were solids, could you wear them together? Stick with the same color scheme, and you will be golden.

2. Match conservative traditional designs (stripes, plaids,etc.) with a slightly wilder graphic, leopard, or crafted style. I love how the graphic print above just peeks out slightly to accent the traditional plaid.

3. Choose 1 bold piece, and 1 very subdued piece that will balance the outfit.

4. Still print shy? Try adding them in gradually with accessories. Carry a floral bag while wearing a floral dress (in a different pattern of course). Pair some leopard pumps with a striped top and solid skirt. Play in your closet and have a ball!

Lucky You!

Angie is the winner of the Bad Ass Texan Gift Certificate Giveaway! Thanks everyone for the lovely entries! It was fabulous hearing from so many proud Texans/Tejas fans! Have a wondrous Wednesday!! -B

I love mornings when...

...I get to work from home. I can wear these with reckless abandon, dance a jig around my office, take 15 minute doggie kiss breaks, and still manage to get more work done than I would on a normal day.

Belated Happy New Year!! I'm finally back from my holiday vacation, and I am seriously pumped for this upcoming year. There's some big stuff on the horizon, and I can't wait to share it with all of you.

Hope you and your families had a very safe & restful holiday!
B

I'm Famous!!

Okay, not really. But my friend Dallas is, and that's why a photo of my office wall is featured in this month's Cleo Magazine (it's the one with the white stag)! The picture to the left of Sydney (that's my deer's name, yes I named him, don't judge me) is a Dallas Shaw print.

It's Really Okay...

...to LOVE this crazy city! What a fun Christmas gift this would be for a Houstonian! Plus, you can feel good about the fact that every purchase benefits spacetaker.org to support local artists. This t-shirt from Hello-Lucky has a particularly special meaning for me (my husband's name is Houston...no seriously, it is), so it definitely NEEDS to be in my closet!

What are Houston Women Wearing?

So last week, I collaborated with Shecky's to track down the latest & greatest fashion trends in H-town, and boy did I fall into a gold mine! There were tons of surprises! Want to know what I found, and vote on your favorite Houston trends? You can find our trend report here.

Emmy's Best Dressed 2009

Hooray for the Emmys!!! Here are my top 3 favorites...


Some more I loved...




And how can you not love the pleasantly pregnant Heidi Klum!

Were there any that you LOVED that I missed? Leave me a comment!!